Upcoming Dates:
October 8th- The Quest for Less: Environmental Science Show Assembly
October 9th- Fun Run Pep Rally
October 12th- School Planning Day (Student Holiday)
October 20th- Chipotle Spirit Night
October 21st- 3-hour Early Release Day
October 27th- Fall Retake Picture Day
October 30th- Fun Run Day
October 30th- End of Quarter 2-hour Early Release Day
November 2nd- School Planning Day (Student Holiday)
November 3rd- Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
November 5th- Full-Time AAP Identification Parents/Guardians 2-6 (Zoom)
Early Release Wednesdays
Our first early release day is October 21st. Students will be dismissed at 1pm via their usual route home, unless you tell us otherwise. If your child will be staying at school until 4pm and/or if their mode of dismissal is different from their usual route home, please fill out this survey to provide details about your student’s plans for dismissal. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child is leaving at 1pm via their usual route home. SACC students will be dismissed to SACC at 1pm. (Preschool will dismiss at their usual time on this day.)
Family Life Education (FLE) and Human Growth and Development (HGD) Lessons
Emotional and Social Health ESH) lessons are taught Kindergarten through sixth grade. Human Growth and Development (HGD) lessons begin in grade 4. Parents can preview topics and materials used to present lessons through Schoology, All Parents/Guardians, Crossfield Elementary School .
General Education grade level opt-out forms are available in the Parent Digital Consent platform through October 31st. Paper based opt-out forms are available for parents without access to the Parent Digital Consent platform or if you change your preference after October 31st. Please contact Barbara Fant (703-295-1100 or bdfant@fcps.edu) to request a paper copy. Crossfield will partner with Oakton Pyramid schools to offer a Parent Preview opportunity later in the first semester.
➡️🆕Family Cafe at Skyview HS
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Parents and caregivers of students in all grade levels are invited to learn how to understand their child’s SEL Screener results and use them to start conversations at home. Childcare, interpretation, and snacks will be provided. Please register in advance to help with planning.
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Location: Skyview High School, 2949 Education Dr., Herndon, VA 20171
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Registration link
- Contact: Family and School Partnerships Office, 703-204-4300, FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu
Twice-Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage. The page also links to the Special Education Handbook.
🌎♻️ The Quest for Less is Coming to Crossfield! 🔬🌱
Get ready, Rockets! On October 8, the PTO is excited to sponsor an interactive environmental science assembly for ALL Crossfield students!
The Quest for Less: Environmental Science — Real Science: STEM will take students on an exciting, hands-on journey to explore how the choices we make every day can make a difference. Students will learn about litter prevention, recycling, and waste management while discovering the real science and STEM behind protecting our environment.
It’s an engaging way to help our students see that small choices can make a BIG impact! 🌎💚
We’re thrilled to bring this educational and fun experience to Crossfield and inspire our Rockets to become environmental champions! 🚀♻️
October is Disability History and Awareness Month
Did you know that Virginia’s Disability History and Awareness Month grew from advocacy started by young people with disabilities? Their leadership helped bring the observance to Virginia schools. FCPS schools use this month to build awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of supporting full inclusion in our communities.
At Crossfield, we want every student to feel welcomed, valued, and able to participate. Disability includes many different experiences, some visible and some not, and everyone’s story is different. This month is a chance to learn about disability history, recognize the leadership and contributions of people with disabilities, and think about how we can make our school and community more accessible and inclusive.
We encourage families to explore the resources below and talk together about a simple question: How can we help everyone feel included and able to take part?
SOL Testing Dates
Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Crossfield Elementary.
Integrated Reading and Writing - Gr 5: Wednesday, March 31
Reading - Gr 3-6:Tuesday, May 4
Math - Gr 3-6: Monday, May 10
Science - Gr 5: Thursday, May 13
Make-up testing and retakes for identified students will be ongoing during the SOL testing window; to be completed by May 21.
OCT. 30 | 2026 PTO Fun Run
Lace up your sneakers! We're excited to announce the 2026 Crossfield PTO Fun Run will be on Friday, October 30! We invite all our Crossfield families to help us Race to Save the Planet this year. Our annual Fun Run is the largest fundraiser for the year, and allows the PTO to support our students and faculty throughout the school year.
Be on the lookout for our green donation flyers and Fun Run T-shirts coming home with your students this week. DON’T FORGET: All students should wear their Fun Run T-shirt this Friday (10/9) for our pep rally!
OCT. 20 | CHIPOTLE SPIRIT NIGHT
We’ve got your dinner plans covered! Join us for Chipotle Spirit Night on October 20 from 5–9 PM (13354 Franklin Farm Rd). Eat in, take out or get it delivered! Mention Crossfield when ordering, or be sure to use code X433HK3 for in-app purchases. A portion of your purchase will support Crossfield!
Raptor Visitor Management System
All FCPS schools are now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This system is part of FCPS’ ongoing commitment to layered school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our schools. The VMS ensures that no school visitor is on the offender registry.
Please have your ID ready when you check in at the front office as a volunteer or to have lunch with your child. Visitors who download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use at the school to accelerate the check-in process.
Love Capturing School Memories?
The yearbook team is looking for a new Yearbook Adviser to lead this important tradition starting next school year. Our outgoing adviser would love to mentor a successor throughout this school year to make the transition easy and successful.
We're also seeking parents and volunteers to join the Yearbook Committee. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help celebrate and preserve the memories that make our school community so special.
Interested? Email kellyafuerst@gmail.com for more information.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
Advanced Academic Program
Families are invited to attend an information meeting, led by Melissa Graham, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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Full-Time AAP Identification Parents/Guardians 2-6: Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Zoom link will be provided closer to November 5. Families of students in grades 2-6 will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Melissa Graham, AART, at MDGraham@fcps.edu or visit theFCPS Advanced Academic Programs websitee.
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